What is a college major?
A major is a concentration of courses – usually adding up to between 36 and 48 credits – in a particular content area like Psychology, Marketing, English or Engineering. For instance, on top of the 60 credits of general education requirements (basic courses on a broad range of subjects) and electives (courses of a student’s choice or interest) that you might earn at a two-year college, you would be required to take about 40 credits of coursework in your major area of study, as well as …

Now that you’ve browsed college guides and made a list of target schools, it’s time to get first-hand information. The best way to find out if a particular campus is right for you is to visit it. School vacations are ideal times to hit the road.
Whom should you meet?
Try to make special appointments to meet with various members of the campus community, particularly in fields or activities in which you’re interested. Admissions officers are a must. Discuss the school’s requirements, deadlines, financial aid programs and your qualifications. Also, if you …